We are pleased to announce the call for papers for the 2nd World Small-Scale Fisheries Congress (2WSFC), which will be held in Mérida, Mexico on 21-25 September, 2014 Those interested in presenting their work are invited to submit an abstract at http://2WSFC.wordpress.com. The deadline for abstract submission is March 31, 2014. Notifications for accepted abstracts […]
2nd World Small-Scale Fisheries Congress: 21-25 September, Merida, Mexico, 2014
The 2nd World Small-Scale Fisheries (2WSFC) Congress will be held in Merida, Mexico, 21-25 September 2014. The congress’ main theme is “Options and Opportunities for Small- Scale Fisheries,” with the following sub-themes: economic viability; livelihoods and wellbeing; ecosystem stewardship; rights and access; governance and governability; food security; assessment and monitoring. The congress is an opportunity for anyone interested […]
WHO WE ARE
Officially launched in September 2012, this six-year long Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) project is an open network that encourages anyone interested in SSF, including fishers, fisher organizations, practitioners, managers, policy makers, donors, students and researchers to participate in an interactive discussion about SSF. TBTI is a research network knowledge mobilization partnership established to elevate […]
‘Emerging Swells’ – public event at Coastal Zone Canada
On June 16th, Coastal Zone Canada is holding a public event titled ‘Emerging Swells’. The event is an opportunity to learn how researchers around the globe are engaged in finding sustainable solutions to the unique challenges faced by the coastal communities. The event will be held in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Nova Scotia. […]
FAO guidelines on Small-Scale Fisheries adopted
Canada joined over 100 member states represented at the 31st Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) of FAO in adopting the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale fisheries. The endorsement of the guidelines was widely applauded and is a welcome news to several civil society organizations and NGOs, including TBTI, attending the meeting. The guidelines will be dedicated […]
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